Questions tagged [application-packaging]
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What is the best (free) tool to wrap an .exe into a MSI?
I'm looking at deploying some software via GPSI and the current version of the software is distributed as a .exe so I need to convert it to an MSI file.
furthermore, why does MS still distribute some of its software (WMI Tools) as .exe
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Create MSI file with product key
Is there a way to create an MSI file with the product key for the installer? In this particular case, I wish to deploy Office 2003 to a couple dozen workstations, but wish to do so silently, and without any intervention from the user. However, in my…
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Is it better to wrap packages for SCCM 2007?
I was checking with a fellow sysadmin and debating whether it was better to bundle a large install, say Adobe CS5, into a single self extracting installer or leave it as a bunch of smaller files when distributing with SCCM.
My argument for bundling…
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Windows application packaging service
A while back, I came across a company which provided custom application packaging as a service. My vague recollection is they'd provide MSI files or something equivalent for deployment.
I've been unable to find them again, and Google has failed…
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